Asia - Pacific
2 dead, 2 missing after boat carrying 37 people capsizes in Indonesia
Motorboat sank after being hit by massive wave in West Sulawesi province, according to authorities
Riyaz ul Khaliq |
21.12.2023 - Update : 21.12.2023
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ISTANBUL
Two people were found dead while two others went missing after a motorboat carrying at least 37 capsized on Wednesday in waters off Indonesia.
The GT-6 vessel departed from Ambo Island in Bala-Balakang Islands towards Sumare Pier in Mamuju Regency in West Sulawesi province on Wednesday.
Search and rescue personnel evacuated 33 passengers safely to a regional police hospital, Jakarta-based Antara News reported.
According to authorities, the vessel capsized after being hit by a massive wave.
A search for the missing passengers is underway.
